Chapter 53: Female Reproductive and Genital Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

1. A 34-yr-old patient who is discussing contraceptive options with the nurse says, “I want to have children but not for a few years.” Which response by the nurse is accurate? a. “If you do not become pregnant within the next few years, you never will.” b. “Women often have more difficulty becoming pregnant after about age 35.” c. “Stop taking oral contraceptives several years before you want to have a child.” d. “You have many more years of fertility left, so there is no rush to have children.” ANS: B The probability of successfully becoming pregnant decreases after age 35 years, although some patients may have no difficulty in becoming pregnant. Oral contraceptives do not need to be withdrawn for several years for a woman to become pregnant. Although the patient may be fertile for many years, it would be inaccurate to indicate that there is no concern about fertility as she becomes older. Although the risk for infertility increases after age 35 years, not all patients have difficulty in conceiving. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 1242 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. The nurse in the infertility clinic is explaining in vitro fertilization (IVF) to a couple. The woman tells the nurse that they cannot afford IVF on her husband’s salary. The man replies that if his wife worked outside the home, they would have enough money. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate? a. Decisional conflict related to inadequate financial resources b. Ineffective sexuality patterns related to psychological stress c. Defensive coping related to anxiety about lack of conception d. Ineffective denial related to frustration about continued infertility ANS: C The statements made by the couple are consistent with the diagnosis of defensive coping. No data indicate that ineffective sexuality and ineffective denial are problems. Although the couple is quarreling about finances, the data do not provide information indicating that the finances are inadequate. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 1243 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity 3. A young patient who is trying to become pregnant asks the nurse how to determine when she is most likely to conceive. The nurse explains that a. ovulation is unpredictable unless there are regular menstrual periods. b. ovulation prediction kits can provide accurate information about ovulation. c. she will need to bring a specimen of cervical mucus to the clinic for testing. d. she should take her body temperature daily and have intercourse when it drops. A